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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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TTC#1 after cerelle

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pickle80 · 13/05/2015 11:24

Hi all,

Am TTC#1 after being after being on cerelle (was called cerazette) pill for approx 4/5 years, just wondering how quickly AF arrived for anyone else on this and also how quickly people conceived?...

Also, it is poss to fall before AF arrives?

TIA :)
x

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Number3cometome · 14/05/2015 12:31

Hello, I was on Cerelle (known as Cerazette at the time) for 7 years without periods. I came off Cerazette in July, had my first AF in September, and another exactly 28 days later (which was very rare for me)

I fell pregnant on my 3rd cycle (November) and am now 30+4

I know a lot of people have said bad things about Cerazette but I really believe it helped me. I had severe PCOS before taking Cerazette - it took me 18 months to conceive my first DC and 4 years with my second.

When I had my 8 week pregnancy scan the sonographer noted that I now only have one cyst whilst years previously my left ovary was completely cystic and larger.

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pickle80 · 14/05/2015 09:29

I agree, been talking about it for a year or so and off the pill a couple of weeks and can easily see how we can become too focused and worried etc. Am definietly going to try and just 'see what happens' rather than plan exact days etc. just DTD lots ;)

One last questions (if you don't mind!) how soon after DTD after a positive ovaluation kit would it show a positive on pregnancy test? AF was never 100% regular before the pill because was very sporty (and still am) so don't think i'll be able to 100% rely on a regular cycle to work it all out?

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pickle80 · 14/05/2015 09:29

I agree, been talking about it for a year or so and off the pill a couple of weeks and can easily see how we can become too focused and worried etc. Am definietly going to try and just 'see what happens' rather than plan exact days etc. just DTD lots ;)

One last questions (if you don't mind!) how soon after DTD after a positive ovaluation kit would it show a positive on pregnancy test? AF was never 100% regular before the pill because was very sporty (and still am) so don't think i'll be able to 100% rely on a regular cycle to work it all out?

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Mostlyjustaluker · 14/05/2015 08:14

Thanks pickle.

I really think the trick is to not get not too focused on it. Use the online ovulation calucatltion and add a few days each side and make sure you DTD at least every other in that time. Some research suggests every other day is best for conception. Just think of it as honeymoon time again.

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pickle80 · 14/05/2015 08:06

Thank you for your reply, that makes sense.

We spend so long trying not to get pregnant as young women and then it's a whole different world when you do want too!

Am taking the folic acid and learning/tracking ovulation etc so fingers crossed. Trying to get my head around when you can/can't fall and all that jazz.

Sorry to hear about your miscarriage, hope you are ok and good luck :)

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Mostlyjustaluker · 13/05/2015 15:30

Yes it is possible to convince before AF becuase your egg is released and then two weeks later you have AF, unless it is already fertilised.

AF for me came 28 days after I stopped talking the pill mentioned above. We used alternative contraception for 3 months, but then DH was poorly so we missed first ovulation window then convinced the first of DTD without the pill.

Unfortunately I had a miscarriage so I am back on these boards again.

I know of people including friend with pcos who have concieved in the first month and friends who is has taken years for no medical reason.

Good luck. Don't forget your folic acid.

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